How to send a letter to Svalbard

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Svalbard

Sending post to Svalbard
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–21 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered, EMS (via Norway).
PostcodeUses Norwegian postcodes (e.g., 9170 Longyearbyen).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number
POSTCODE  TOWN
SVALBARD (NORWAY)
Example
Kari Nilsen
Vei 232-2
9170  LONGYEARBYEN
SVALBARD (NORWAY)
Full name
Required
Full name as per ID for pickup.
Postcode
Uses Norwegian postcodes (e.g., 9170 Longyearbyen).
Language
Norwegian; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered, EMS (via Norway).
Delivery times
Approx 7–21 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous items restricted; cold-chain items limited.

💡 Tips

Include “SVALBARD (NORWAY)”; use Norwegian postcode.
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